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M1.8 Depth: 24.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 24 km E of Desert Aire, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 20:46:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 8, 2025 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 24 km E of Desert Aire, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
24.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-08 20:46:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.64367, -119.60400
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.6 km
Shallow
24.6 km
24.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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